Category: Books of the Month

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27 September 2024

Spring ’24 – My Favourite Cookbooks of the Season

My picks for Spring ’24 – My Favourite Cookbooks of the Season are a mix of cherished classics and guides to help us decide what to grow, eat, and preserve for the year ahead.

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A collage featuring the spines of several Ottolenghi cookbooks with two dishes inspired by his style of cookingJ
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9 July 2024

July ’24 – My favourite Cookbooks of the Month

July ’24 – My favourite Cookbooks of the Month are an ode to one author, Yotam Ottolenghi. Yotam and his business partner Sami share a incredible collection of recipes through their restaurants and cookbooks, elevating vegetables to new heights and showcasing their versatility and flavours. They combine traditional and contemporary techniques to create unique, colourful, and flavour-packed dishes that bring together the rich flavours of the Middle East.

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A collage of four cookbook covers: 'Bitter' with leafy greens and the subtitle 'A Taste of the World's Most Dangerous Flavour, with Recipes'; 'Mushrooms' by Martin Nordin, featuring various mushrooms and a knife; 'Seaweed' showing a plated dish with seaweed and the subtitle 'A Collection of Simple and Delicious Recipes from an Ocean of Food'; and 'Flour' with a textured gray background and the subtitle 'A Comprehensive GuideM
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27 May 2024

May ’24 – My favourite Cookbooks of the Month

It’s mid-autumn, the garden is planted and the greenhouse is brimming with herbs and greens. May ’24 – My Favourite Cookbooks of the Month include comprehensive guides on flour, mushrooms, and seaweed, along with a unique focus on the ‘bitter’ taste.

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The image is a composition of several elements. On the top half, there are two photographs. The upper left shows a close-up of chestnuts with glossy brown shells against a pale surface. To the right, there's a branch with bright green leaves and clusters of young, spiky chestnut burrs. The bottom half of the image features a stack of four cookbooks. The spines are visible, showing the titles from top to bottom: "Rachel Khoo MY LITTLE FRENCH KITCHEN," "The Taste Of CENTRAL OTAGO" by Pete Gawron, and "Planted" by Chantelle Nicholson, with the recognizable sprouting plant icon on the spine. Each spine displays its own color and design, suggesting the unique culinary focus and style of each book. The books are likely representative of different cuisines and recipe collections, and the overall image has a theme of natural ingredients and cooking.A
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19 April 2024

April ’24 – My Favourite Cookbooks Of The Month

This month’s picks started with a search for chestnut recipes. They are a relatively new ingredient to me and I have a free supply. Together, these books blend culinary education with personal and regional storytelling, all while promoting a deeper appreciation for the source and seasonality of food. This makes them valuable not only as cookbooks, but also as cultural documents that celebrate the richness of their respective cuisines.

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The collage image features three cookbook covers by Denis Cotter. The top left shows "For the Love of Food," with a plate of vibrant vegetables. The top right displays "Wild Garlic, Gooseberries... and me," adorned with plant illustrations and gooseberries. The bottom portion highlights "Cafe Paradiso Seasons," showing a scenic view and a dish, along with a winner badge, referencing its Gourmand award. The titles reflect a focus on vegetarian cuisine.M
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28 March 2024

March ’24 – My Favourite Cookbooks Of The Month

This post discusses the usefulness of seasonal cookbooks in planning a productive vegetable garden, highlighting Irish chef Denis Cotter’s approach to vegetarian cooking. As New Zealand transitions into autumn, the author praises Cotter’s seasonal and regional recipes, with particular mention of his award-winning cookbook ‘Cafe Paradiso Seasons’ and narrative-rich ‘Wild Garlic, Gooseberries and Me’.

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15 February 2024

February ’24 – My Favourite Cookbooks Of The Month

For February ’24 – my favourite cookbooks of the month are all about making food last, preserving the harvest in a variety of ways to enjoy throughout the year.

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a basket full of freshly picked vegetables for my favourite books of the month January '24J
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14 January 2024

January ’24 – My Favourite Cookbooks of the Month

I am always on the hunt for new ways to serve fresh seasonal vegetables, new pairings or sauces and dressings to add to dishes. I..

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A collection of vintage cookbooks for Books of the month of December '23D
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16 December 2023

December ’23 – My Favourite Cookbooks of the Month

My Favourite Books of the Month of December ’23 differ from both Octobter and November quite drastically. Not just because I’m almost finished setting up..

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30 November 2023

November ’23 – My Favourite Cookbooks of the Month

Last month we began establishing our new vegetable garden, and we are almost done. We believe the last frosts have passed now – we had..

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25 October 2023

My October ’23 – My Favourite Cookbooks of the Month

Unpacking our possessions after a year in storage is like discovering old friends. Favourite books which I have missed will join the new books I’ve..

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